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The scripts of diversity: Why are south and north Indian languages written differently

India's strength lies in its plurality, and its linguistic diversity is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultures woven across the subcontinent.

Differences in the northern and dravidian scripts are due to the variance in their climatic conditions / IIT Bombay/ Wikipedia

In the vast and varied landscape of India, where the pulse of culture beats to the rhythm of diverse languages, one cannot help but notice the striking contrast in the visual aesthetics of scripts between the North and South regions. The graceful curves of South Indian scripts, like Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam, stand in stark contrast to the angular precision of North Indian scripts such as Devanagari. 

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